US Bridges

239th ST over Trib. to North Wea Creek

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 2.0S 0.5E of Bucyrus · Structure no. 000611103004800

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

239th ST over Trib. to North Wea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 239th ST over Trib. to North Wea Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries239th ST
CrossesTrib. to North Wea Creek
Location2.0S 0.5E of Bucyrus
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.69464, -94.71266
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2011)
Projected traffic522 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 239th ST over Trib. to North Wea Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 239th ST over Trib. to North Wea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 239th ST over Trib. to North Wea Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 239th ST over Trib. to North Wea Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 239th ST over Trib. to North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.